Remote Control; Error Message; Troubleshooting Guide - Sony STR-DE197 Marketing Operating Instructions Manual

Radio stations cannot be tuned in.
• Check that the antennas are connected securely.
Adjust the antennas and connect an external
antenna if necessary.
• The signal strength of the stations is too weak
(when tuning in with automatic tuning). Use direct
tuning.
• Make sure you set the tuning interval correctly
(when tuning in AM stations with direct tuning).
• No stations have been preset or the preset stations
have been cleared (when tuning by scanning
preset stations). Preset the stations (page 12).
*
RDS does not work.
• Make sure that you are tuned to an FM RDS
station.
• Select a stronger FM station.
The RDS information that you want does not
*
appear.
• Contact the radio station and find out whether they
actually provide the service in question. If so, the
service may be temporarily out of order.
* Models of area code CEL, CEK only.

Remote control

The remote does not function.
• The DVD button on the remote is not available for
receiver operation.
• Point the remote at the remote sensor
receiver.
• Remove any obstacles in the path between the
remote and the receiver.
• Replace all the batteries in the remote with new
ones, if they are weak.
• Make sure you select the correct input on the
remote.

Error message

If there is a malfunction, the display shows a
message.
PROTECT
Irregular current is output from the speakers. Turn
off the receiver, check the speaker connection and
turn on the power again. If this problem persists,
turn off the receiver and consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
If you are unable to remedy the
problem using the

troubleshooting guide

Clearing the receiver's memory may remedy the
problem (page 9). However, note that all
memorized settings will be reset to their factory
settings and you will have to readjust all settings
on the receiver.
If the problem persist
Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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